January 5, 2013

Calling all Asian American young Buddhists!

If you’re a young Asian American Buddhist (ages 18–39), I know someone who would love to talk with you. Chenxing Han, a graduate student at the Institute for Buddhist Studies, wants to write about the experiences and perspectives of Asian American Buddhist youth. That’s you. She wants to know about you.

While secondary readings in American Buddhist studies, Asian American studies, and other disciplines inform this project, the voices of young Asian Americans form its foundation. I am currently conducting one-on-one interviews with people between the ages of 18 to 39 who are 1) of Asian heritage, 2) engaged in Buddhist practice, broadly defined, and 3) willing to complete a two- to three-hour interview in English. The interview includes open-ended questions and interactive activities that explore participants’ Buddhist practices, communities, and beliefs; perceptions of Buddhism in America; and opinions about the representation of Asian American Buddhists.

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Thank you for beginning the new year with this wonderfully pro-active and positive-minded post for Asian American Buddhists. I hope it sets a wholly new and productive tone for this year's blog. In that regard, I would suggest that your readers also enjoy the outstanding blog post on Buddhist family life by Sumi Loundon Kim that is currently available at the "Family Dharma" blog at http://www.familydharma.net/2/post/2013/01/homecoming.html